AGE-M – Medical & Cardiac Vascular Sonography (Effective Fall 2015)
Name:
Advisor:
Date:
Information Sessions are required each year on campus. Please visit the Medical and Cardiac Vascular
Sonography webpage for specific degree requirements and information sessions
(http://www.johnstoncc.edu/medicalsonography.aspx) or
(http://www.johnstoncc.edu/cardiacandvascularsonography.aspx). Pre-requisites for the Medical & Cardiac
Vascular Sonography programs are reviewed annually and subject to change. For specific questions about
admissions requirements, please contact Theresa Lee, Admissions Coordinator, at 919-209-2049 or
tclee@johnstoncc.edu.
Pre-Requisite Coursework
Must be completed BEFORE application.
Course
Math
MAT 151, MAT 152 or MAT 161
(Prereq: for MAT 152 is DMA 010-050 or MAT 070
& DRE 098, for MAT 161 is DMA 010-080/065 or
MAT 080)
English
Placement into ENG 111 – Writing & Inquiry
(Prereq: DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090)
Sciences
BIO 163-Basic Anatomy & Physiology or
BIO 165 or 168-Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO166
or 169 Anatomy & Physiology II
(Prereq: none, will need BIO 165 or 168 before BIO
166 or 169)
PHY 110-Conceputal Physics & PHY 110A-(lab)
or a higher level physics class with lab
(Prereq: none)
Communications
COM 231 – Public Speaking (Prereq: none)
CNA Certification Call (919) 464-2368
or refer to the JCC website for more information (Must be completed by April 1st of the admitting year)
Nurse Aide 1
GPA Requirements
2.0 GPA on college coursework
Additional Coursework
Courses one may take prior to entering the program.
Course
ENG 111 – Writing & Inquiry
ENG 112 – Writing/Research in the Disciplines
MED 121-Medical Terminology or MED 120-Survey
of Medical Terminology (optional for additional
points only)
Credits
Required
Credits
Completed
Prerequisite
3
DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090
3
ENG 111
3/2
NONE
PHI 240 – Introduction to Ethics
3
ENG 111
PSY 150 – Introduction to Psychology
3
NONE
3/4
For MAT 143: DMA 010-050 or MAT
070 & DRE 098
For MAT 171: DMA 010-080/065
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171
Precalculus Algebra
Johnston Community College
Medical/Cardiac Sonography
Check off list: Deadline to apply and have all admission items completed is March 1, 12 noon of
the admitting year. The College reserves the right to extend the application deadline when
warranted.
______Place into: ENG 111____MAT 171 or ____MAT 143
Prerequisites:
____BIO 163-Basic Anatomy & Physiology
____MAT 152-Statistical Methods, a college level Statistics or MAT 161-College Algebra
____COM 231-Public Speaking
____PHY 110-Physics & PHY 110A-Physics Lab or a higher level physics with lab
____Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher
_____CNA from an approved school/college and listed on the NC Nurse Aide Registry. Applicants with a
diploma or degree in an Allied Health profession*. Please check website for additional information. The CNA
certificate or a transcript showing completion of a CNA class should be submitted with your program
application packet. If holding a certification in Allied Health profession copy of license.
_____Complete Information Session. Please check website for dates and times.
_____Submit program specific application and schedule TEAS Testing. JCC offers a TEAS Prep-Program in
our Academic Skills Center-Wilson Building (919)-209-2117 or visit https://www.atitesting.com/Home.aspx
for additional information. Prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare during the summer prior to the
admitting year. Applications can be submitted September 1 of the prior year to March 1 of the admitting year.
2016, a score of 58.7 or higher is required to be considered.
Completing the following course(s) can give you points on the point ranking sheet:
_____MAT 143-Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171-Precalculus Algebra
_____ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry
_____ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines
_____PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics
_____PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology
_____MED 121 Medical Terminology or MED 120 (extra points-not required in the program of study)
*Eligible Allied Health Professions: Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist,
Sonography and Paramedic only. Applicants with a Diploma or Associate Degree in Medical Assisting
and currently licensed are not required to complete a Nurse Aide class.
Please check our website at www.johnstoncc.edu and browse by program:
(Medical or Cardiac Sonography) for additional information and program changes.